Amid a fraud scandal in Minnesota, President Trump has made derogatory comments about Somali immigrants, claiming they are “ripping off our country.” In response, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has deployed 2,000 agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul for immigration raids and fraud investigations, justifying the cost as necessary to combat unprecedented fraud. Over 90 individuals have been charged in connection with a scheme involving the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, predominantly affecting Somali Americans. Despite concerns from the community, Noem asserts that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear from the increased enforcement efforts.
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